Ephesus Sightseeing

EXCAVATIONS OF EPHESUSDuring excavations
of Ephesus 6,000 year old neolithic remains were found that
going on for 101 years in Ephesus ancient city ruins at Izmir
province.Excavations of Ephesus in the Cukurca tumulus 500 meters east from
the Magnesia Gate of Ephesus were started in 1995. After an
interruption, October 2000 excavations were re-started under the supervision of
archeologist Adil Evren and prehistory expert Feride Ozen.

During the excavations of Ephesus an
instrument used in weaving, various ceramic pieces and a stone ax have been
found. Heavily damaged foundation remains and traces of a fire have also been
discovered.According to discoveries in ancient city officials have pointed
out that more detailed information about neolithic and ancient bronze eras will
be obtained.Excavations of Ephesus's
SpecialistsAccording to the specialists, these findings of ancient
city have led to the conclusion that the city is a much older city than so far
supposed.Another 100-person group of experts from Austria, led by Doc. Dr.
Stephen Karli has completed a four-month excavations of Ephesus work and
returned to Austria.Some of their most important discoveries include a
gladiators combat practice area and a marble ladder carved in the mountain,
found during exploratory excavations in the stadium area of
Ephesus.Excavations in the Church of Mary in Ephesus have brought to light
new details about the history of the church. Evidence suggests that the church
was not existing before the Third Council held in 431, and was in fact
constructed after this date. Later some changes in the building were
made.

Reconstruction of the ancient theatre, damaged during various
cultural activities, and going on for four years, is continuing. Now that
security in the theatre has been ensured, a long term reconstruction project is
planned with Austrian cooperation. Ephesus A new project for the protection of nearby
mountain-terrace houses has been prepared. A Turco-Austrian commission has been
established to follow up the studies in this area. During Ephesus
tours you are able to see terrace houses while visiting the ancient
city.The restoration of the Hadrianus Gate, one of the most important parts
of the ancient city as there are some reliefs about legend of installation of
the ancient city on this gate , has been completed.

Excavations of Ephesus took more than 100 years.

With private Ephesus tours you can see excavation sides.

Officials draw attention to the fact that even though excavations of
Ephesus have been going on for 101 years, only 15 percent of the research
has been completed and adding that research could continue for another 1000
years. In the coming years, restoration, rather than new discoveries, will be
given emphasis.Laboratories are being established to help carry out research
in relation to excavations of Ephesus and preserve the findings for the
future.